Italy’s far-right government wins final approval for its 30-billion-euro budget
ROME (AP) — Italy’s parliament has approved the government’s 2025 budget, worth a total of 30 billion euros — more than half of that in tax…
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Putin apologizes for ‘tragic incident’ but stops short of saying Azerbaijani plane was shot down
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday apologized to his Azerbaijani counterpart for what he called a “tragic incident”…
Continue Reading Abortions are up in the US. It’s a complicated picture as women turn to pills, travel
Associated Press Abortion has become slightly more common despite bans or deep restrictions in most Republican-controlled states, and the legal and…
Continue Reading Thick fog disrupts some flights on one of the UK’s busiest weekends for travel
LONDON (AP) — Travelers flying to or from the U.K. are facing further disruptions as thick fog and low visibility restrict air traffic on one of…
Continue Reading Will New Year’s Eve be loud or quiet? What are the top 2025 resolutions? AP-NORC poll has answers
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — If you’re planning on ringing in the new year quietly at home, you’re not alone. A majority of U.S…
Continue Reading Olivia Hussey, star of the 1968 film ‘Romeo and Juliet,’ dies at 73
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Olivia Hussey, the actor who starred as a teenage Juliet in the 1968 film “Romeo and Juliet,” has died, her…
Continue Reading Afghan forces target Pakistan in retaliation for deadly airstrikes
Afghanistan’s Defense Ministry said Saturday that its forces hit several points inside Pakistan in retaliation for deadly airstrikes last week.…
Continue Reading Israel detains the director of one of northern Gaza’s last functioning hospitals during a raid
Associated Press DEIR AL BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel’s army detained the director of one of northern Gaza ‘s last functioning…
Continue Reading Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who instituted economic reforms, cremated in New Delhi
Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — Manmohan Singh, the former Indian prime minister widely regarded as the architect of the country’s economic…
Continue Reading Winning ticket for $1.22 billion lottery jackpot sold in California, Mega Millions says
At least one Mega Millions player has plenty of dough to ring in the New Year after drawing the winning number. After three months without anyone…
Continue Reading South African retrospective exhibition honors the colorful work of artist Esther Mahlangu
Associated Press JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A boldly patterned BMW stands at the entrance of the Wits Arts Museum in the vibrant Johannesburg neighborhood…
Continue Reading Bloodied Ukrainian troops risk losing more hard-won land in Kursk to Russia
Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Five months after their shock offensive into Russia, Ukrainian troops are bloodied and demoralized by the…
Continue Reading 2 sailor deaths result in muted celebrations on winning yacht in Sydney to Hobart race
AP Sports Writer Champagne corks often pop and loud, boisterous cheers are usually heard around Constitution Dock when the Sydney to Hobart line…
Continue Reading California man fatally shot by his parole officer, authorities say
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — California authorities say state Justice Department officials are investigating the death of a man who was shot by his parole…
Continue Reading Appeals court overturns ex-49er Dana Stubblefield’s rape conviction
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — A California appeals court has overturned the rape conviction of former San Francisco 49er Dana Stubblefield.…
Continue Reading Man killed in officer-involved shooting in Northern California
PLYMOUTH, Calif. (AP) — Authorities in Northern California say a man has been fatally shot during an encounter with a highway patrol officer. The…
Continue Reading Man accused of attacking TV reporter, saying ‘This is Trump’s America now’
Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Court documents show a Colorado man is facing possible bias-motivated charges for allegedly attacking a television…
Continue Reading 8 people killed in a collision between a bus and a truck on Mexico’s Gulf coast
MEXICO CITY (AP) — A collision between a bus and a truck on Mexico’s Gulf coast has left eight people dead and 27 others injured. Prosecutors in…
Continue Reading Israeli airstrikes hit a Yemen airport as a jet with hundreds onboard was landing, UN official says
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen’s main airport as a civilian Airbus 320 with hundreds of passengers on board…
Continue Reading Chinese workers found in ‘slavery-like conditions’ in Brazil taken to hotels as probe gets underway
Associated Press CAMACARI, Brazil (AP) — Dozens of Chinese workers have been taken and put up in hotels in Brazil’s tropical northeastern region…
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